VPI 3D tonearm

Anyway, Two things are certain: (1) The early adapters will be ecstatic over this tonearm, and (2) we'll be arguing over why that is.

What I find so interesting is that HP (VPI) is judged so harshly. I don't think anyone has had such success in such a niche market. Success/failure of this arm will be better evaluated in time. With all this interest on these and other audiophile pages, I'm sure everyone will be given a voice.

As far as material is concerned, isn't Continuum tonearm using similar type of material? I thought somebody even mentioned in the past that Copperhead arm may actually be the first 3D printing arm or at least used some earlier technology along 3D printing line?

I don't know where you appear to have obtained your 'information' as there have been numerous reviews and articles about the Cobra and Copperhead arms over the last 8 years with not one of them ever mentioning '3D Printing'?

The Cobra and Copperhead armwands are 'Reshape' Shape Optimised, Resonance Tuned Compound Curve Wands from proprietary woven fibre technology pioneered by Continuum Audio Labs.
The wands are unique monocoque construction using advanced fibre and resin technology proprietary to Continuum Audio Labs.

"Woven fibre and resin technology" is currently not able to be utilised in 3D printing.

If Continuum HAD in fact developed the first 3D printed tonearms......Harry Weisfeld would look pretty silly making such a 'song and dance' about it 10 years down the track?!

If Continuum HAD in fact developed the first 3D printed tonearms......Harry Weisfeld would look pretty silly making such a 'song and dance' about it 10 years down the track?!

You obviously have a underlying resentment towards all things VPI/Harry Weisfeld. Could you please clarify your past experiences with Harry/VPI so that we can put a proper perspective on your comments. You are a much smarter man than me based on your years of comments here but even I can see through your veiled arguments.

I own an upgraded Classic "2.5" which is essentially the basic Classic plinth with a Classic 3 tonearm and base. My cartridge is a Lyra Delos and SS Zephyr as backup. I realize that my VPI rig is pedestrian compared to those who own the Classic 4 with the 3D arm. Ok, I can live with that.

But here's my 2 cents FWIW. I am as happy as a clam with my Classic 2.5. Mike and Jack have always treated me like a patrician rather than a pedestrian plebe. In fact it was Mike and Jack who set me up with detailed DIY instructions and tools to install the Classic 3 base on my Classic plinth. The install was lickity split easy.

So what the beef? Are there better tables and arms. I suppose. Here's an idea. Why doesn't someone start a thread about the best TT and arm. There's a similar thread currently running about best speakers -- over 1600 posts. I guess one person is a genius and 1599 folks are fools. Forgive me if I decline to post a comment.

Count me in as a VPI fan.